I have no idea why I am writing this article. I am a late bloomer when it comes to smoking electronic cigarettes. My story goes like this.
I was employed to work abroad as an Executive Assistant in one of the government institutions. Notwithstanding all the rumors and the not so good image of “Middle Eastern” people in my own land, I decided to accept the offer. I admit, the contract is not that lucrative but due to unstable economic condition, I pursued my career abroad.
I prepared all the documents prior to my departure. Luckily, I departed earlier than I expected. I was so anxious, worried and at the same time, very happy for this new chapter in my career.
Here’s the thing. I go to my office in the morning. I normally drink coffee and then attend a morning meeting. After a meeting, I normally send report to my boss and do some administrative work. I have no idea that this is the working environment; it is very monotonous, repetitive and dull. I want some challenge! I asked myself, what will I do to make this enjoyable? I started to re-order the filing of the documents and labeling each. I thought, I am beginning to like it. But, at the end of the day, I wasn’t. You would ask why? There is not much to do.
I asked myself, what would I do to eradicate this boredom? One time, a friend asked me to go outside to have a cigar. I told him, “Okay I will go with you but I do not smoke”. While we are in the smoking area, I asked him why he is smoking. He then replied, just to kill time and boredom.
I am not alone in my quest to overcome this office monotony syndrome. The next time he asked me, I requested for one stick of cigar. I know that smoking is not good but, I needed some diversion. Then, as days go by, I noticed that this scenario as well as “smoking” is becoming a habit. I said, “Okay, I need to stop this”. I stopped. But with the presence of nicotine in my brain, it is not that easy.
I researched how to cease this urge for a smoke. This was the first time I saw e-cigarettes. I said, Wow, this is such an innovation that I should try. I ordered through a courier and in matter of days, I received it. Out of curiosity, I tried one but I didn’t like it. I still urge for a real one. I am not at ease using it but I convinced myself and it worked.
This is my personal experience that I want to share to all of you, my dear readers, out of boredom. Why I end up smoking electronic cigarette is such an adventure that I will remember for the rest of my life.
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